Bidens ferulifolia 'Hot and Spicy'
fern-leaved beggar's ticks 'Hot and Spicy'
A compact perennial, usually grown as an annual, with finely divided, dark green leaves. Large flowers in burning orange and golden honey shades make this the perfect thriller in both containers and baskets. Needs little maintenance to enjoy through the summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Gold Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Gold Orange | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Trailing
- Genus
Bidens can be annuals, perennials or deciduous shrubs, with opposite, simple or pinnately-divided leaves and daisy-like or disc-like flowerheads in summer
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow on in warm frost free conditions. Acclimatise plants before planting outside in early summer. Pinch out growing points while the plants are small to encourage branching and more stems. Regular pinching will create a well balanced compact plant that is perfect for container cultivation. Will grow in any well drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pinch out growing tips regularly when young for a well balanced and well branched plant
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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